COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Columbia residents gathered outside City Hall to protest the city’s use of Flock Safety cameras, members of Laborers’ Local 955 began collecting signatures for an initiative petition that could put new restrictions on the technology before voters. The petition seeks to amend the Columbia Code of Ordinances by adding two sections
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are preparing for a busy weekend downtown as thousands of fans travel to Mid-Missouri for Saturday’s Missouri-Texas football game, just one week after a shooting that sent crowds running through downtown Columbia. Police Chief Jill Schlude said the department is coordinating with the University of Missouri, Boone County and the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The operator of the proposed hospital has been corrected. The video attached has also been removed. A proposed veterinary hospital at the former Thompson Center for Autism building in east Columbia cleared a key step Thursday after the Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Brian Smith’s influence on Missouri wrestling can be measured in individual National Championships, All-Americans and conference titles. But for those who spent time around his program, his legacy extends well beyond the results on the mat. Smith announced Wednesday that his 29th season as Missouri’s head wrestling coach will be his last.
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ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) Missouri voters approved Amendment 6 on Tuesday, making it harder for state lawmakers to change or repeal laws approved through the citizen initiative petition process. The amendment passed with roughly 60% of the vote. Amendment 6 changes the Missouri Constitution to strengthen protections for citizens’ initiative and referendum powers. Under the amendment,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council unanimously approved a nearly $93,000 contract Monday night to hire an outside consultant to evaluate the city’s water utility and develop a plan for maintenance and capital improvements over the next 20 years. The $92,820 contract with Provenance Engineering will include reviewing previous water utility studies, assessing current
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are planning additional downtown enforcement for Halloween as bars prepare for larger crowds Saturday night, with the department expecting a busy evening but not necessarily one of its busiest weekends of the year. The Columbia Police Department will bring in additional officers to work downtown on overtime, redeploy existing officers
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A proposed expansion of the Jefferson City landfill could extend its lifespan by nearly two decades, though the project drew little public attention during a hearing Wednesday evening. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources held its third and final opportunity for public comment on Republic Services’ proposal to expand the landfill
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: Video that included a Missouri Department of Natural Resources sign has been removed. A sharp increase in camping violations on Missouri Department of Conservation areas prompted new regulations requiring campers to obtain permits beginning in March 2027. Under the new regulations, campers will need to purchase a $5 permit
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia celebrated the completion of a $37 million upgrade to its water treatment plant Monday, restoring the facility’s ability to treat 32 million gallons of water per day. But while city officials touted the improvements, the COMO Safe Water Coalition questioned the project’s timeline and said additional work is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The College Football Playoff could see a new format change heading into the 2027 season, with a suggested expanded field going from 12 teams to 24. National reporting shows under the proposed agreement, ESPN would pay the CFP an additional $345 million on top of the $1.3 billion it already pays for
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is still exploring several commercial development options on university-owned property as it looks to enhance the game-day experience and provide more amenities for students, faculty and staff. UM System President Mun Choi said during a faculty council meeting on Thursday that the university is considering an entertainment district,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An NFL investigation found the Philadelphia Eagles will not face discipline over their handling of the medical process after quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots. While the Eagles say Hurts is expected to make a full recovery, the 28-year-old quarterback is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Efforts to preserve historic properties in Columbia are gaining attention as new owners look to redevelop former Columbia College properties and city officials consider additional ways to protect historic buildings from demolition. During a Historic Preservation Commission event Tuesday, officials discussed an ongoing survey of the Benton-Stephens neighborhood that could help identify
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In November 1958, University of Missouri head coach Dan Devine stood before a dejected group of players in the visitors’ locker room at Owen Field and made a promise. The Tigers had just been shut out 39-0 by the sixth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners in Norman, snapping their four-game winning streak. Owen Field had
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A chili cook-off and motorcycle show in Columbia brought people together for a good cause Saturday, but for members of the New Breed Motorcycle Club, the event was about more than raising money. It was an opportunity to show people struggling with addiction that a different way of life is possible. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is looking to implement downtown and traffic units, but cannot do so until all patrol beats across the city are fully staffed. While CPD says it has no shortage of applicants, many are failing to pass the department’s vetting process, which has contributed to the ongoing staffing shortage.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When a restaurant owner refused to serve two Black players on the University of Missouri football team, coach Dan Devine faced a decision. The Tigers were returning from a game at the University of Kansas when they stopped for dinner in Missouri. Jerry Wallach, a tackle who played for the Tigers from
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The number of school resource officers has been corrected, and a video reporting an erroneous number has been deleted. Columbia’s Youth Advisory Council heard from two school resource officers Tuesday about their roles in schools and how students can help improve campus safety. The presentation from Columbia Police Department officers
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey took aim at Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe during a Tuesday night speech, accusing her of undermining law enforcement and the city, while also voicing support for a proposed new Boone County Jail. Bailey made the comments while serving as the featured keynote speaker at the Columbia
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